1. Job Search 101: Résumé
How to look good
in print

2. Margot Carmichael Lester

3. Objectives
• Understand the key elements
of a successful résumé
• Learn a strategy for planning
and drafting your résumé

4. Résumé-writing is hard...
• Objective or no objective?
• One page or two?
• Work experience?
But we can make it easier.

5. Gold Standards forRésumés
• Uses a simple format • Showcases relevant
& standard fonts experience
• Flows logically • Uses appropriate
jargon & key words
• Outlines work history
• Includes correct
• Highlights results contact information

6. Use the required format
• Contact information
• Objective
• Education
• Work history
• Other experience
• Extra-curricular activities
• Accolades

7. The
Transition-Action-Details
TM
Strategy

8. Transition Action Details
1. 2. 3.
Put position Put overviews Put evidence,
titles & dates in of your duties explanations &
this column in this column examples
in this column
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9. Evidence
•Microsoft Certified Professional
•Johnston Scholar
•Valedictorian, East Bladen High

10. Explanations
•Certified ScrumMaster: Coach and
process owner of 8-person software
development team
•Proficient in QuickBooks, the
bookkeeping and tax preparation
software

11. Examples
•Started recycling program that
reduced waste stream by 34%
•Recovered $850 in past-due bills
•Built database to capture sales
activity

12. How to put it all together
• Work left to right across the rows,
making each row a section
• Use a narrative style (sentences &
paragraphs) or bullet points
• Expand on the information in the
organizer as needed

13. Transition Action Details
1. 2. 3.
Assistant Helped with 15 employees
Manager, H&M, training,
2012 scheduling and $200
sales at 2nd- performance
highest grossing bonus
store in NC
Download the packet:
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14. Now you try it!

15. Questions?

16. Margot Carmichael Lester